2009 specialized brain shock manual

Sworks stumpjumper fsr fact 10m carbon main triangle, az1 construction, m5 alloy chainstays with brain mount, fact 10m carbon seatstays with carbon drive side dropout, dmd direct mount f. This user manual is specific to your specialized stumpjumper fsr bicycle. I have the fox float brain shock rather than the specialized one, on climbs the rear feels like a hardtail until you hit a series of bumps and it. Is it possible to service specialized brain suspension systems at. This shock is specifically made for the trek slash 27. Brain threshold settings for new stumpjumper elite with specialized brain inertia valve with respect to durability. Warranty sbc limited warranty specialized bicycle components, inc. Specialized afr rear shock epa owners manual pdf download.

At the back is the dinky new flowcontrol mini brain shock, 100g lighter than previous specialized shocks. Stolen 2009 specialized sworks stumpjumper fsr carbon frame. Specialized proprietary flowcontrol mini brain allows epics afr rear shock to instantaneously transition between firm and fully active settings, enhancing both efficiency and control. Afr rear shock enduro sl, enduro sl, epic, era, safire, stumpjumper, afr.

Page 19useful product life cycle every specialized bicycle and frameset has a. I am interested in anyone has anymore info on installing a non specialized brain shock in an epic 29er. Here are some questions that may come up in your selection. In our brain surgery department, we perform a complete disassembly, cleaning, replace orings and seals, clean and. Are there any recommended settings for the trailallmountain kind of riding for the brain. Why not just visit the lbs and have them send it out to specialized for warranty service.

Clean the outside of your shock with soap and water and wipe dry with a soft dry rag. Adjusting brain fade all iv rear shocks are equipped with brain fade technology, which gives you the ability to adjust your shock from firm to plush to match your riding terrain. Specializeds stumpjumper pro fsr120 is a light, well thought out and ef. Please note, this shock does not work on the small or extra small size frames due to clearance issues. Specialized shocks are pressurized with nitrogen brain tanks on epic and. Assemble the rear shock eye to the extension and install the bolt do not torque at. Seatpost refer to your seatpost owners manual prior to installation. The suspension system on your bicycle plays an important role in absorbing the shock from rough terrain. Spec epic comp rear shock with brain thingy singletrack. I like to do all my own work on my bike, and with other forks and shocks ive had, ive been able to find the necessary service manuals and specialty tools to. Specialized future shock s90, 90mm travel, brain fade, rebound adj. I bought some fox seals to replace the ones in my foxspecialized.

When we tested last years epic, we kind of liked it but had reservations about the weight and onoff suspension feel from the brain inertial valve. The bicycle looks good, may have minimal cosmetic only blemishes on the frame, fork, components, parts andor accessories. Having the right shock system can affect where your bike can go. Modifying the frame, fork, or any of the components may make your bike unsafe. Do not grease the inside surface of the carbon seat tube. This has been a long time coming, ive spent a fair amount of time on the couch reading the patent documents while feeding my son over the last few weeks. View and download specialized afr rear shock epa owners manual online.

Over the past 15 years, its seen a little innovation, but it still relied on a brass mass to hold the ports mostly closed until the rear wheel hit. Hello there, welcome to my epic brain rear shock rebuild thread. Specialized bikes can you replace rear brain style shock. The shock should not be used if any of the exterior parts appear to be damaged. Specialized forks are pressurized with an air charge and require special tools to recharge. If your fork ever makes any unusual noises or loses airoil, stop riding immediately and have the fork inspected by your local specialized authorized dealer or authorized service center. View and download specialized fsr owners manual online. Get specialized afr rear shock enduro sl afr rear shock owners manual. Youll find future shocks suspension technoloor greatly improves offroad performance, especially on descents and rugged terrain. My wife tried a new epic 29er carbon with the brain shock recently and found. Afr rear shock epa bicycle accessories pdf manual download. For 2004, specialized has given the epic a thorough going. To make the allnew 2018 specialized epic fsr as efficient and capable as possible, they had to rethink their brain suspension platform.

I found the schematics on line, cross referenced all the seals and proprietary parts and have stripped the shock and brain down for rebuild. Risse racing fox specialized brain shock rebuild service. The inertia valve automatically switches from your preadjusted brain fade setting to a fully plush feel when the rear wheel hits a bump. By clicking create account, you agree to the companys. If your shock ever makes any unusual noises or loses airoil, stop riding immediately and have the shock inspected by your local authorized specialized dealer or by an authorized specialized service center. Why not just visit the lbs and have them send it out to specialized for warrantyservice. View online or download specialized stumpjumper owners manual. Manual and owners manuals supplied by the manufacturer of the front and rear suspension components. Your future shock is designed to give many miles of maintenancefree. This manual is designed to be used in conjunction with the bicycle owners manual. Please follow the service schedule recommended in this manual. Please contact your local dealer or fox racing shox for further inspection and repair.

Black 2009 specialized sworks stumpjumper fsr carbon frame, serial. Specialized and fox blend their brains to develop the flowcontrol mini brain shock with brain fade inertia valve, air spring, and adjustable rebound for world cup and local trail domination specialized e100 future shock fork with 100mm of brainregulated travel and rebound adjust is supported by a stiff carbon 118 to 1. Specialized, a california corporation located at 15 concord circle, morgan hill, california. Specialized 100mmtravel e100 future shock fork with brain fade adjustment to match bump performance to rear mini brain. The inertia valve automatically switches from your preadjusted brain fade setting to a fully plush feel when the rear wheel hits a. As your number one resource, your specialized dealer can answer questions, perform. Certain specialized carbon frames use a quickrelease seatpost binder. Sbcu suspension professor, brennan marquez, walks us through the steps of setting up your specialized bikes front and rear suspension. Im not talking about air chamber service, but dampening and brain overhaul. Fsr epic, fsr camber, fsr myka, fsr safire, fsr stumpjumper, fsr enduro, fsr status, fsr demo. In step one we set the starting settings for air pressure.

As the title says, im embarking on rebuilding specialized rear brain shocks and now forks too, see post 243 of this thread. The epic also makes a great local woods or allday trail bike. To add or release air pressure from your specialized rear shock. The background is that i have just sent my brain shock off for its factory service. Is it possible to service specialized brain suspension. Successful rear brain rebuild with pictures forums. Both fox and specialized told me that they didnt have parts and couldnt service the unit. Fox redefines ride dynamics for atvs, mountain bikes, motocross, offroad vehicles, snowmobiles, trucks, and utvs. More new features for 2009 include new brain suspension front and rear.

There is no mystery on the 2003 to 2006 epics when it comes to filling the shock with oil and nitrogen. If you decide that you dislike the feel of the brain fork enough its possible to replace the specialized brain damper with any of the other rock shox sid fork dampers xx, rct3, rlt, rl turning it into a conventional suspension fork. The production version of christope sausers world championship bike, the specialized sworks epic is far more than a pure race bike. In step two we fine tune the sag in both the front and rear. Get the best deals on bicycle rear shocks when you shop the largest online selection at. If you encounter any issues with your bicycle that arent covered in this manual, please contact your nearest authorized specialized dealer. I am seeking the right combination of shock pressure vs. I own a 2009 epic with a specialized afr mini brain shock and it is very difficult to service the air sleeve because you cannot slide the air sleeve over the hydraulic tube that is fitted into the bottom of the shock just above the eye. The future shock e100 is the third of specializeds own forks to appear, offering 100mm of travel at a suspiciously justunder3lb 2. Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing. The bicycle may require minimal service adjustments without the need of replacing any parts. Specialized sworks stumpjumper carbon frameset 2014. Complete rebuild of specialized fox future shock damper. We are now offering complete rebuilds and repairs of the specialized fox future shock brain rear shocks.